Trip planning guide

Customize your Bali Komodo Raja Ampat tour

A private trip built around your dates, group, diet and pace — Bali, Komodo and Raja Ampat in the order that suits you.

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14–21 days: typical trip length
2–8: guests on most trips
Up to 16: guests on one phinisi

Dates and duration

No fixed departures, no set length

You pick the start and end dates. Most luxury trips run 14 to 21 days, but yours can be shorter or longer.

Add five days in Ubud for wellness and workshops, or an extra week on a private phinisi. For peak season and school holidays, book 6–12 months ahead.

Bali (Denpasar) to Labuan Bajo: about 1 h 15 min by air
Raja Ampat: fly to Sorong (SOQ), then about 2–3 h by boat to Waisai
All connections arranged for you

When to go

Timing each region

When each island shines

The three regions peak at different times. Your planner lines your dates up with the best conditions for what you want to do.

Region	Best months	Why then
Bali	April–October (dry season)	Temples, beaches and rice terraces at around 28°C.
Komodo	April–November (dry season)	Good dragon sightings and calm water for diving.
Raja Ampat	October–April	Calmer seas and clear water; mantas December to March.

Bali

Best months: April–October (dry season)
Why then: Temples, beaches and rice terraces at around 28°C.

Komodo

Best months: April–November (dry season)
Why then: Good dragon sightings and calm water for diving.

Raja Ampat

Best months: October–April
Why then: Calmer seas and clear water; mantas December to March.

Galungan in Bali falls in April or October — tell us if you want to be there for it.

Who is travelling

Scaled to your group

Most bespoke trips carry 2 to 8 guests. Private charters are priced per boat, so a larger group shares the cost.

Solo travellers

A small group for company, or fully private with your own guide.

Couples

A private beach dinner in Komodo, a dive together in Raja Ampat.

Families

Family suites, kids’ activities on board and nannies on request.

Larger groups

Resort buyouts or several phinisi — up to 16 guests per boat.

Getting between islands

Private phinisi and seamless transfers

On land: air-conditioned private transfers with professional drivers, or private air charters between islands.

At sea, a private phinisi sets your own pace in Komodo and Raja Ampat, with crew, chef and dive masters on board. Most carry 3–8 cabins for 6 to 16 guests.

Your own route and timing
Access to remote islands and dive sites
Private chef and dive masters

What it costs

Food and drink

Tell us how you eat

Private chefs and resort kitchens build menus around your needs, and around what you simply love.

Dietary needs

Vegan or plant-based
Gluten-free
Kosher or halal
Allergies, including the 8 major allergens

Preferences

Private Balinese cooking class in Ubud
Favourite fruit, coffee or wine on hand
Bespoke mocktails

On board

Chef sources fresh local produce daily
Seafood barbecue on a Komodo beach
Menus adjusted meal by meal

Milestones and themes

Built around an occasion or a passion

Honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, vow renewals — or a trip themed on what you love most.

Honeymoons

A Balinese blessing and a candlelit beach dinner; usually 10–14 days.

Anniversaries

Private temple time or a celebration on your yacht deck.

Underwater photography

Raja Ampat dive guides and 1,500+ fish species to shoot.

Wellness

Daily private yoga, spa treatments and plant-based menus.

Birdwatching

Waigeo’s jungle, home of the Red Bird-of-Paradise.

Culture

Balinese artisans and traditional dance in historic palaces.

Activities and pace

Active or slow — your call

Each day is set to your energy, from sunrise treks to long afternoons by the pool.

Active days

Sunrise trek up Mount Batur
Rafting the Ayung River
Drift dives with mantas and reef sharks
Kayaking hidden lagoons in Raja Ampat

Slow days

Spa days at a Balinese retreat
Your villa’s infinity pool
A gentle Komodo hike and beach picnic
Slow cruise past Raja Ampat’s islets

Add-ons

Private yoga, 60–90 minutes
Bespoke art classes
Scenic drive from Ubud to Kintamani (about 40 km)

Accessibility and comfort

Comfortable for every traveller

We look for rooms with wider doorways, roll-in showers and grab bars, ground-floor villa suites, and help boarding boats in Komodo. Remote areas have limited infrastructure, so we find the best option available.

Share your needs at the first consultation — ideally 3–6 months ahead — so every adjustment is confirmed in time.